The future reinsurer will provide far more than just capacity.

When discussing current trends in the construction-insurance marketplace, experts agree on one thing: The greatest concern is a shortage in skilled labor to meet the growing demand in projects.

With a huge influx of capacity, significant rate decreases and fierce competition for business, emphasis on value delivered is more critical than ever for the Excess & Surplus market

With a huge influx of capacity and competition fierce, experts wonder if the Excess & Surplus market will ever be the same again.

When the earth shakes, it gets our attention. With respect to earthquake insurance, an Oklahoma insurance department spokesperson recently told Reuters that take-up rates in the state grew after a magnitude 5.6 quake struck in 2011, from 4% before the temblor struck to as much as 18% at present.

Its easy to label anything in reinsurance with the words hedge fund attached to it as alternative capital, but it's not that simple anymore.

Its easy to label anything in reinsurance with the words hedge fund attached to it as alternative capital, but it's not that simple anymore.

USAA Chief Operating Officer Stuart Parker will become the companys next CEO when Joe Robles retires from the position at the end of February 2015.